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- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "We the People Project Grants for State Humanities Councils" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 22, 2010 and posted on Mar 22, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 5, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $400,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the 56 state humanities councils are eligible to apply. These councils are independent nonprofit organizations that operate in the United States, the U.S. territories, and Washington, DC. The 56 councils have been established in accordance with NEH s authorizing legislation.
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Opportunity Summary:
The We the People Project Grants for State Humanities Councils opportunity is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) discretionary grant program designed to help state and territorial humanities councils create and deliver public humanities programs focused on major events, ideas, and themes in American history and culture. The core purpose is civic and educational: these grants back projects that deepen public understanding of the principles that define the United States, while encouraging broad public engagement with history, culture, and the humanities through accessible programming.
Funding is specifically limited to the official network of 56 state humanities councils, which are independent nonprofit organizations established under NEH authorizing legislation and operating across the United States, U.S. territories, and Washington, DC. No other organizations, universities, museums, or local nonprofits can apply directly unless they are applying through their state humanities council. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can make it easier for councils to develop ambitious projects without having to secure additional committed non-federal dollars as a condition of the award.
Programmatically, NEH encourages councils to treat "We the People" as both a theme and a framework. Councils may propose entirely new initiatives or adapt and expand existing programs so they more directly address We the People-related topics. The program is also designed to support a mix of formats rather than a single type of event, with an emphasis on reaching the widest possible audience. Examples of eligible activities include theme-based requests for proposals (RFPs) that councils can use to seed local projects across their state or territory, reading groups and film discussion series that foster community dialogue, public lectures and presentations, speakers bureau programs that bring scholars to community venues, teacher institutes that strengthen humanities teaching and content knowledge, temporary exhibitions, publications, media projects (such as radio or other broadcast-style programming), and web-based resources and websites that extend reach beyond in-person attendance.
In terms of scale and award details, the solicitation anticipated making around 25 awards, with a maximum award (ceiling) of up to $400,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor listed as $0). The opportunity was posted on March 22, 2010, with an application deadline of May 5, 2010, and it was later archived on June 4, 2010. While those dates reflect the specific cycle described in the notice, the program description captures the basic intent: funding public-facing humanities work that highlights American history, culture, and civic principles through programming that is substantive, widely accessible, and capable of engaging diverse communities.
For applicants looking for official guidance and detailed requirements, the announcement points to the NEH information page at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/wtpshc.html. The listed program contact for access issues or questions was Edie Manza in NEH's Federal/State Partnership office (fedstate@neh.gov, 202-606-8254), located at 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20506.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the We the People Project Grants for State Humanities Councils program?
It is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) discretionary grant program that supports state and territorial humanities councils in creating and delivering public humanities programs focused on major events, ideas, and themes in American history and culture.
What is the main purpose of these grants?
The core purpose is civic and educational. The program is meant to deepen public understanding of the principles that define the United States and to encourage broad public engagement with history, culture, and the humanities through accessible public programming.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding?
Funding is limited to the official network of 56 state humanities councils. These councils are independent nonprofit organizations established under NEH authorizing legislation and operating across the United States, U.S. territories, and Washington, DC.
Can universities, museums, or local nonprofits apply directly?
No. Organizations such as universities, museums, and local nonprofits cannot apply directly unless they are applying through their state humanities council.
How many state humanities councils are in the official network?
The opportunity specifies an official network of 56 state humanities councils.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can reduce the need to secure additional non-federal dollars as a condition of receiving an award.
How does NEH define or frame "We the People" for this program?
NEH encourages councils to treat "We the People" as both a theme and a framework. Councils may propose new initiatives or adapt and expand existing programs so they more directly address We the People-related topics.
Do projects have to be brand new, or can existing programs be expanded?
Either approach is allowed. Councils may propose entirely new initiatives or adapt and expand existing programs to better align with We the People themes.
What kinds of activities are eligible for support?
Examples of eligible activities include theme-based requests for proposals (RFPs) that seed local projects, reading groups and film discussion series, public lectures and presentations, speakers bureau programs, teacher institutes, temporary exhibitions, publications, media projects (such as radio or other broadcast-style programming), and web-based resources and websites.
Does the program support a single event type or multiple formats?
The program is designed to support a mix of formats rather than a single type of event, with an emphasis on reaching the widest possible audience.
What is a theme-based RFP in this context?
The announcement describes theme-based requests for proposals (RFPs) as a way for councils to seed local projects across their state or territory that align with We the People topics.
Are teacher-focused activities included?
Yes. Teacher institutes are listed as an example of eligible activities, intended to strengthen humanities teaching and content knowledge.
Are digital or web-based projects allowed?
Yes. Web-based resources and websites are specifically mentioned as eligible activities that can extend reach beyond in-person attendance.
Are media projects eligible?
Yes. Media projects are listed as eligible, including radio or other broadcast-style programming.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award (ceiling) anticipated in the solicitation is up to $400,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No stated minimum amount is provided. The award floor is listed as $0.
How many awards were anticipated?
The solicitation anticipated making around 25 awards.
When was this opportunity posted and when was the deadline?
The opportunity was posted on March 22, 2010, and the application deadline was May 5, 2010.
What does it mean that the opportunity was archived?
The notice indicates it was archived on June 4, 2010, reflecting that the specific cycle described in the announcement has closed.
Where can applicants find the official guidelines and requirements?
The announcement points to the NEH information page at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/wtpshc.html for official guidance and detailed requirements.
Who is the listed NEH contact for questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Edie Manza in NEH's Federal/State Partnership office. Email: fedstate@neh.gov. Phone: 202-606-8254.
What is the mailing address for the NEH office listed in the announcement?
The address provided is 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20506.
What kinds of topics should projects emphasize?
Projects should focus on major events, ideas, and themes in American history and culture, and aim to deepen understanding of U.S. civic principles while engaging the public through substantive and accessible humanities programming.
What audience reach or accessibility expectations are highlighted?
The description emphasizes accessible programming, broad public engagement, and an emphasis on reaching the widest possible audience, including extending reach beyond in-person events through media and web-based resources.
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